Dear Athlete,

This month's edition of "THE EXTRA MILE" covers "Creating Baseline Tests for the Triathlon Season" by Coach Mike Ricci, and "The Estrogen Factor" by Coach Amanda McCracken.

Athlete of the Month Donna Hickey - check out what this fast, fit athlete has to say.

Finally, if you are living in the Boulder area and are interested in working out with the D3 coaches, here is your chance! We are offering up 2 swim sessions per week and one run session as well. For $99 a month, you get 2 coached workouts per week, a 12 week training plan, and discounts on all the great sponsors that D3 has. See below for more details.

Enjoy this month’s edition of "THE EXTRA MILE"!

Happy Training,
Mike Ricci
USAT Level III Coach

February Feats!

• February 2009 Athlete Accomplishments:
• Sarah Petre-Mears raced to 2nd female overall at the Nevis Mini-Triathlon.
• Tracy McIntire ran a 1:56 at Rock & Roll Phoenix 1/2 marathon.
• Donna Hickey ran a 1:41:53 at Florida 1/2 marathon (about 1.5 min off pr, in January!).
• Donna Hickey was 3rd place in 40-44ag at Florida Great Escape Tri.
• Beth O'Connor was the 3rd female overall 27min for the Baghdad 5k.
• Rob Syvertson completed his latest 1/2 marathon 2:15.
• Steph Gerena completed Donna's Marathon in 4:46.
• Beth McGrory completed the Rock N Roll 1/2 marathon in 1:51.

D3Multisport.com has a new look!

D3Multisport.com has been remodeled - take a look at the new website - send us your thoughts and other features you'd like to see!

Featured Articles:

Creating Baseline Tests for the Triathlon Season

When I start to get cabin fever in the winter I think of warm weather, blue skies, the smell of sun block, and freedom from indoor bicycle trainer rides. With race season still a few months away, and with a recent return to serious training, now would be a good time to set some training benchmarks for 2007. Establishing benchmarks allows you to see progress, evaluate plateaus and even set a baseline for next winter. continue reading online »

The Estrogen Factor

The sport of triathlon is booming and female participation is a contributing factor. Currently, 37 percent of membership for USA Triathlon (USAT), one of the main governing bodies for the sport, is female. What’s more, the women in the 35-50 year old age-groups make up one-third of that percentage. Women aren’t just sticking to the sprint distance triathlons either. Of the participants at the 2008 Ford Ironman continue reading online »

Community news

• Coach Amy answers questions on treadmill running, women's triathlon training, swim yardage, marathon scheduling and more! Check it out on her BeginnerTriathlete.com Training Q&A
• See Coach Mike's Beginner Cycling Training Program on BeginnerTriathlete.com
• Coach Amy is organizing and directing a run group for the Komen Foundation 5k in IN – contact her directly if you’d like to be involved.

Sponsor of the Month

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D3 Group Training

D3 Group Training Plans: If you are living in the Boulder area and are interested in working out with the D3 coaches, here is your chance! We are offering up 2 swim sessions per week and one run session as well. For $99 a month, you get 2 coached workouts per week, a 12 week training plan, and discounts on all the great sponsors that D3 has. More information and details. Check out all of our custom and pre-built training plans